[Age 2] Have fun with Halloween crafts! A collection of ideas perfect for October
I want to enjoy Halloween crafts with 2-year-olds! But many people may be unsure what to make.
In fact, there are plenty of memorable Halloween craft ideas you can do together while feeling the season.
We introduce activities like handprint art, paper plate buckets, and wobbling ghosts that you can enjoy with the children.
子どものペースに合わせて、ハロウィンの季節を楽しみましょう！子どもたちの作品を“作品”として扱うため、本文では「制作（seisaku）」という語を用いています。
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[For 2-Year-Olds] Have Fun with Halloween Crafts! A Collection of Perfect October Ideas (1–10)
Woolen Ghost
The ghost decoration that you can make just by wrapping yarn around a toilet paper roll is perfect for young children because it’s Halloween-themed and easy to create.
Draw a ghost face or other designs on the toilet paper roll, then wrap yarn around it to complete a fluffy-textured ghost.
It’s helpful to cut small slits at the edges of the roll to secure the yarn, but since scissors are involved, please have an adult assist younger children.
This is also recommended as an introduction to crafts because it allows you to make colorful projects easily.
Crayon stencil
Crayon Stencil is a craft that’s perfect for younger children who tend to color with strong pressure.
Make cutout shapes of classic Halloween characters—like pumpkins and ghosts—using construction paper, then place the cutout over another sheet and color along the edges with crayons.
Once the outline is done in any colors they like, use fingers to smudge the color inward in a radial motion toward the center.
This creates a colorful, dreamy picture.
It’s an art activity that leverages children’s natural tendencies, letting them draw boldly and have fun.
sand painting
Unlike ordinary drawing, three-dimensional sand art can really spark children’s creativity.
Choose your favorite colors, shave pastels and mix them with sand, then draw on construction paper with wood glue and sprinkle the colored sand on top—your artwork is done.
It’s an easy way to make art.
It’s exciting to see the joy on a child’s face when their dimensional piece is finished.
However, since knives or cutters are used to shave the pastels, if safety is a concern, have an adult handle the preparation.
[For 2-year-olds] Have fun with Halloween crafts! A collection of perfect October ideas (11–20)
Playable Ghost
Why not try making a cute little ghost you can wear on your finger? It’s perfect for Halloween-themed events or pretend play at nurseries and kindergartens.
Fold a white sheet of origami paper into a triangle to make a crease, then open it.
Fold the top and bottom toward the center, flip it over and fold, then fold the left and right corners along the lines.
Fold the left and right corners again to create the ghost’s hands, glue the back layers together, and it’s done.
This is a great craft idea for two-year-olds, letting them enjoy the ghost gently swaying.
Ghost Wand
Two-year-olds love using their hands to play—tearing, pulling, and rolling things.
Enjoying creative activities in a safe environment under an adult’s watch can also build their confidence.
This time, we’re introducing a fun Halloween craft: a bag ghost.
Prepare a bag, cotton, a disposable chopstick, a ribbon, round stickers, and a ghost hat.
Put the cotton and the chopstick inside the bag, tie the opening with the ribbon, then stick on the face and the ghost hat—and it’s done! Make a cute Halloween ghost that lets kids enjoy both the feel of the cotton and a seasonal craft.
A ghost wearing a pumpkin and a hat
These pumpkin and ghost origami are perfect for Halloween crafts.
They’re designed for two-year-olds, with as few folds as possible for both.
There’s no need to fold perfectly—focus on letting children have fun exploring origami! For the ghost, you can add eyes and a mouth with dot stickers, and for the pumpkin, try using stickers or cut-out paper to make the face.
You can also make a hat by folding a small piece of origami paper just twice—place it on the ghost or pumpkin and have fun playing with them!
Making a Halloween costume
Halloween is becoming a big event in Japan, too.
It’s a familiar occasion for children.
Let’s try making costumes perfect for Halloween! If a 2-year-old wants to make a simple costume, using plastic bags is recommended.
Use an orange bag to be a jack-o’-lantern, a white one to be a ghost, and a black one to be a witch.
Draw or stick on your favorite patterns, and you’ll have an easy Halloween costume ready in no time! Make sure an adult handles cutting the holes for the neck and arms.
